The RedHawks dropped to 14-8 overall and 6-3 in the
Mid-American Conference, while the Rockets improved to 20-2 and 8-1 in league
play.

"Toledo is a very strong team and I think it was a good
learning experience for us," coach Maria Fantanarosa said. "We are learning
right now a lot about the importance of the little fundamental things."

Miami came back from an early 5-0 deficit and led 8-7 at the
16:45 mark after senior point guard Courtney Osborn hit back-to-back treys and
a transition layup.

Toledo responded with a 6-0 run, but junior guards Hannah
and Haley Robertson connected from downtown to give the advantage back to the
hosts, 14-13 with 12:01 left.

Freshman forward Hannah McCue nailed two free throws and
senior forward Kirsten Olowinski made one, which evened the score at 17-17 at
the 8:22 mark. But the Rockets started to pull away, as they finished the first
half on a 24-2 run.

"Kyle Baumgartner hit a three and then we left her wide open
for the second one," Fantanarosa said about how the Rockets sparked their run.
"As soon as they started to get momentum from the three, it gave them all kinds
of energy."

The RedHawks trailed 41-19 at halftime.

MU's tough night continued after the break, as Toledo
extended its lead to 55-19 four minutes into the half.

"We could never get in a rhythm," Fantanarosa said. "They
are a very strong defensive team and we didn't have enough people show up today
on offense."

The Rockets finished the game shooting 46.2 percent
(30-of-65) from the floor and 41.7 percent (10-of-24) from downtown. The
RedHawks shot 29.2 percent (14-of-48) and were 50 percent (9-of-18) from deep.
Miami also lost the battle on the boards, 43-36, and had 12 more turnovers than
UT (25-13).

Osborn, who had a game-high 21 points on 7-of-18 shooting,
broke the school's career record for free throws made with 11:19 remaining in
the second half. She now has 466 for her career, two more than the previous
record holder Amanda Jackson.

Junior guard Haley Robertson had nine points with three
rebounds, while Olowinski tallied four points and a team-high eight rebounds.
Hannah Robertson scored five points and added four boards.

Four players reached double-digit points for Toledo.
Baumgartner had a team-high 17 points and nine rebounds. She finished 5-of-7
from 3-point range.

The RedHawks continue their three-game home stand against Akron
Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in the second game of a men's and women's basketball
doubleheader against the Zips. It will be Hall of Fame Day where Miami Athletics
will honor the following six inductees at halftime of the men's game: Dale
Cohen (women's tennis), Terry Hoeppner (football coach), PL (Pete) Miller
(men's track & field), Ben Roethlisberger (football), Karin Sherr
(synchronized skating) and Kyle Voska (golf).